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South Boston Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 464 students in South Boston, MA, 22% of all K-12 students in South Boston, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
50% of private schools in South Boston, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked South Boston Private Schools (2026-27)

South Boston Catholic Academy Photo
South Boston Catholic Academy
Gr: K-6 | 386 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
866 E Broadway
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-2326
(3)
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Map of St. Peter Academy
St. Peter Academy
Gr: NS-6 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Alternative School
371 W 4th St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-0750
(1)
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South Boston, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Gate Of Heaven Elementary School
Gate Of Heaven Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 303 students
Catholic
609 E 4th Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-8431
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Map of St. Mary School
St. Mary School
Gr: K-8 | 183 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
52 Boston Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-3766
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South Boston, MA Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
+100.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
464
Students
+188.2% (+303 students) 10-yr
$5,888
Avg. Tuition
+45.4% (+$1,838) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
+40.0% (+4 students) 10-yr
15%
Students of Color
+36.4% (+4.0 pp) 10-yr
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-77.8% (-21.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (South Boston)
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
854 Schools
# Students
464 Students
126,294 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSouth Boston, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025232159179
2024232156172
2023254159174
2022226162185
2021226159180
2020226155171
2019207157175
2018222157172
2017213160180
2016130159178
2015161152167
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% Students of Color
15%
32%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouth Boston, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202515%31%34%
202415%29%34%
202321%30%33%
20227%29%33%
20217%28%32%
20207%27%32%
201916%26%31%
201815%25%31%
20175%26%32%
20163%27%32%
201511%28%32%
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0.30
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearSouth Boston, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.300.630.65
20240.300.630.65
20230.610.620.65
20220.530.600.64
20210.530.600.64
20200.530.590.64
20190.560.570.63
20180.580.580.63
20170.530.550.61
20160.540.550.61
20150.510.550.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Boston, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20252%6%5%
20242%6%5%
20231%6%5%
20221%7%4%
20211%6%4%
20201%7%4%
20194%6%4%
20183%5%4%
20171%6%4%
20163%5%4%
20152%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
14 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Boston, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20253%6%9%
20243%6%9%
20238%6%9%
20222%5%8%
20212%5%9%
20202%5%9%
20195%5%8%
20184%5%8%
20171%4%8%
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# Black Students
9 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Boston, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20252%7%7%
20242%7%7%
20233%7%8%
20221%6%7%
20211%6%7%
20201%6%8%
20193%6%7%
20183%6%7%
20161%6%7%
20151%7%8%
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# White Students
437 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
83%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Boston, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202583%54%52%
202483%54%52%
202347%56%52%
202257%58%54%
202157%59%54%
202057%59%54%
201960%61%56%
201856%61%56%
201751%63%58%
201645%64%58%
201537%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
53 Students
33,181 Students
% of Others Students
10%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Boston, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20259%27%26%
20249%27%26%
202341%25%25%
202239%24%25%
202139%24%25%
202039%23%24%
201928%22%24%
201834%23%23%
201747%21%22%
201651%21%22%
201560%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
74 Teachers
15,784 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouth Boston, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20256:18:111:1
20246:18:111:1
20238:18:111:1
20227:18:111:1
20217:18:111:1
20207:18:112:1
20197:19:112:1
20189:19:112:1
201714:19:112:1
20168:19:112:1
201527:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
29%
68%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouth Boston, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202529%67%55%
202429%67%54%
202329%67%54%
202229%67%54%
202129%67%54%
202029%66%54%
201929%66%53%
201829%65%53%
201729%64%53%
20167%64%52%
20153%64%52%
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Average Class Size
14 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouth Boston, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025141415
2024141415
2023141415
2022141415
2021141415
2020141415
2019141415
2018141415
2017141415
2016101415
2015101415
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
16 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,888
$26,570

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouth Boston, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$5,888$26,485$15,012
2024$5,888$27,159$13,254
2023$5,888$25,129$12,626
2022$5,888$24,457$12,187
2021$5,888$22,623$11,800
2020$5,888$21,672$11,512
2019$5,888$20,983$11,293
2018$5,288$20,804$11,017
2017$5,288$20,615$10,708
2016$5,200$20,164$10,356
2015$4,050$19,785$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in South Boston, MA?
The top ranked private schools in South Boston, MA is South Boston Catholic Academy.
How many private schools are located in South Boston?
2 private schools are located in South Boston.
What percentage of students in South Boston go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in South Boston are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in South Boston?
50% of private schools in South Boston are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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